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• ZBA-2025-12 (133 Clark Road) — Approved. Motion by Member McCarthy, second by Member Prokop. Outcome: Approved (roll-call approval by Chair Peck, Vice Chair Callahan, Member McCarthy, Member Bridal, Member Prokop, Member Hovey). Conditions: record easement; comply with engineering comments; obtain City Stormwater Team approval; reduce/replace impervious surfaces with pervious paving where feasible; submit a detailed landscape plan for DPD approval. (See full article on 133 Clark Road.)

• ZBA-2025-7 (1201 Bridge Street — Duval Sign Company) — Approved with condition. The board approved a variance for wall sign size and allowed illuminated signage with hours constrained to 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset or 1 hour after close of business, whichever is later. Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Member Prokop. Roll-call approvals recorded.

• ZBA-2025-4 (73 Inland Street — porch enclosure) — Continued to April 28, 2025. Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Member Prokop. Board requested scaled, stamped elevations and a site plan that shows stairs, landings and right-of-way impacts; building department inspection status must be confirmed before a final vote.

• ZBA-2025-10 (109/199 Mammoth Road — conversion to two-family / variance) — Continued to May 29, 2025. Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Vice Chair Callahan. Applicant to resubmit plans; DPD noted plans not received as of the hearing.

• ZBA-2025-13 (right-of-way adjacent to 11 Crowley Street — replacement wireless small-cell facility) — Continued to April 28, 2025 at the applicant’s request because signage had not been posted on the utility pole in time for the hearing. Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Vice Chair Callahan.

• Minutes (03/24/2025) — Approved. Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Vice Chair Callahan. The ayes were unanimous.

• Adjournment — Motion by Member McCarthy; second by Vice Chair Callahan. Meeting adjourned.

Most formal actions recorded roll-call approvals by board members including Chair Peck, Vice Chair Callahan, Member McCarthy, Member Bridal, Member Prokop and Member Hovey. Where the board continued matters the record indicates required follow-up: DPD to receive materials by the Thursday before a scheduled hearing and the building or stormwater departments to confirm inspections or approvals as applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Board of Appeals - April 14th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal board actions from the Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on April 14, 2025: one variance approved with conditions, several matters continued, one signage variance approved with illumination-hour conditions, minutes approved and the meeting adjourned.","taxTitle","Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",4223,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274732,"Zoning board approves variance to redraw lot lines at 133 Clark Road with conditions",3576,2163000,5739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986093-04916884d9895e857258e19fee3e5763&start=2163&end=5739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986093-04916884d9895e857258e19fee3e5763/thumbnail_2163000.jpg","/articles/6274732/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Zoning-board-approves-variance-to-redraw-lot-lines-at-133-Clark-Road-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274732-3057796425e950f58e6b7adccc7b3fe4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645059&Signature=BaFWf38ycpbAVYt2aFZnKbecSbYZ0b8R8e2SA4oN-PSZnnNh4c2tgDfjX-i5KjtIDCw0k1hYrXolVQPbV9kZo45ItvQ6RgqwBkDbjDEoxgJAZ3ri7Io-7FcjFkKCxWdKA26XeooI6cQsftQNa4~jD3VkHX9evjVDDmO4eJxeYIhRBq1IlR2WVNMolaIZBT2IUqe9~krAYiigNwDOFnEkZdd5cg4bmBUwj~lUnIQv8iuy-q~wUb72uUgy1AVZIAvGHRqQS1YCMXvkfVJctFHSpMeb0TDVTfHWFhtQ9emGw75NMDoTazbsGlyLcFiymOBa0oRgSreqNeKDz3iiqe1TVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals on April 14 approved a lot-line adjustment and variance for property at 133 Clark Road that reduces one lot from its previously recorded 20,064 square feet to roughly 17,400 square feet to create a more rectangular, buildable parcel. The board approved the variance with five conditions addressing stormwater, engineering comments, impervious-surface reduction, landscaping and an easement for driveway access.

Attorney Catherine Flood, representing applicants Jeremy and Darlene McSorley, told the board the petition sought relief under Section 5.2.0.9 of the zoning ordinance to reduce the lot area and that the applicant previously obtained a special permit under Section 6.7.0.2 for a driveway longer than 200 feet. Flood said the plan was intended to remove an odd-shaped rear corner that was not usable and to create two rectangular parcels consistent with neighboring lots.

Engineer Matt Hammer of Lamplex Engineering and Surveying presented plans showing existing utilities and driveways in place and described proposed porous pavers and infiltration features the applicant added after meetings with the city stormwater team. “We have infiltration drainage here and we're gonna have porous pavers from everything that's extending beyond the existing paved driveway,” Hammer said, describing measures intended to address neighbor concerns about runoff.

Several abutters spoke in opposition, raising concerns about drainage, construction traffic and noise. Mark Cabral (155 Clark Road) said his property abuts the proposed new lot and that he was worried about water runoff and the large area of pavers proposed for parking. Elizabeth Mead (143 Clark Road) told the board she’d experienced prolonged construction activity related to the project’s pool work and cited safety and noise concerns; Maria Vagan (27 Tiffany Drive) described loss of sunlight and weekend noise.

Board members and staff addressed those concerns during a lengthy discussion. Members noted the stormwater team had reviewed the plans, that the applicants revised plans in response to stormwater comments and that the fire department had no objection to the driveway and access. Member McCarthy asked that the final recorded lot area be reflected on the site plan; board members calculated that moving a lot line 18 feet to square the lot would add approximately 1,320 square feet and yield a lot area in the neighborhood of 17,387–17,400 square feet.

On a motion by Member McCarthy, seconded by Member Prokop, the board approved ZBA-2025-12 with the following conditions: (1) record an easement granting access to the driveway/parking area for future owners; (2) comply with all engineering department comments; (3) obtain approval from the City Stormwater Team (including use of green stormwater infrastructure where appropriate); (4) reduce impervious surface where feasible and replace portions of impervious surface with pervious paving materials; and (5) submit a detailed landscape plan (species, quantities, locations) for DPD approval. The roll call recorded the motion as approved by Chair Peck, Vice Chair Callahan, Member McCarthy, Member Bridal, Member Prokop and Member Hovey.

The board and applicant agreed that the applicants will continue to work with DPD and the stormwater team and will provide revised, stamped plans reflecting the final lot area and the stormwater/landscaping measures before recording.","The Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to modify lot lines at 133 Clark Road on April 14, granting a reduced lot area for one lot with five conditions that include stormwater approval, engineering compliance, reduced impervious surface, landscaping and an easement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274737,"Zoning board continues hearing on 73 Inland Street porch enclosure to April 28",1525,70000,1595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986093-04916884d9895e857258e19fee3e5763&start=70&end=1595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986093-04916884d9895e857258e19fee3e5763/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6274737/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Zoning-board-continues-hearing-on-73-Inland-Street-porch-enclosure-to-April-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274737-d5a48be0845d4153766e8dcd0a26c0b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645059&Signature=gsWt99DTzEpSxOwJzMthh5WLc7ivJ94cZ4lIswV7bIfBXQrUoCj7enAh2gfEnx6z7n7r2FLwcQsIJv6vgF4olwGVzaO~FJaAZuamRhFDzoIpYaurA6cLdCw4mYDjt~8FcCn4iqJw4zvdX0Y3s0rgn0P4y0~AUDCK~9U5efaWB8adniclBZezWPW1fAGJ-lejW3w5kt2cbUR1RTrf~HXfUTkdBEgMze1DjiJPfe~m13MNMlad804f0Nmi1ywvZZx5QjoACKl9ydhg1ICrvG6qgqwx7xeCsly2s5JbL0FmKEHWC6lwfGwvZgSte7SgMrZsFPrSboZzbflZiQ6qcekoUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals continued on April 14 a variance petition for a porch enclosure at 73 Inland Street, setting a new public hearing for April 28, 2025.

Board members said the application lacked the documentation they had requested after a prior hearing and that the building commissioner had raised concerns about unpermitted work on the property. The petition seeks relief under Section 5.1 of the zoning ordinance for floor-area, front-yard setback and related standards to enclose the existing front porch.

Applicant Vinar told the board, “My name is Vinar. And I, I have all the paperwork that you guys asked for. I pulled, I pulled the electrical permit like you asked for.” He said electrical work and mini-split installation were in progress and that city inspectors had not yet completed on-site inspections.

Member McCarthy and other board members said the board had no evidence the building department had inspected the previously executed work and that several required items — a stamped, scaled elevation drawing, a site plan that shows the proposed stair configuration and a clear layout of how the porch enclosure will fit relative to the Inland Street right-of-way — had not been filed in time for the meeting. “This needs to be a drawing to scale that shows the intent of the construction,” Member McCarthy said, adding that the sketch submitted was “not to scale” and “not complete.”

DPD staff (Peter) agreed to contact the applicant to confirm exactly what must be submitted and reminded the applicant that materials for the board must be in the Department of Planning and Development’s hands by the Thursday before the hearing so members have time to review them.

On a motion by Member McCarthy, seconded by Member Prokop, the board voted to continue the matter to the April 28, 2025 public hearing. The roll call record shows Chair Peck, Vice Chair Callahan, Member McCarthy, Member Bridal, Member Prokop and Member Hovey voting to approve the continuance.

The board asked the applicant to coordinate with the building commissioner (Commissioner Fuller) to confirm outstanding permit and inspection items before the next hearing and to provide a stamped, scaled site plan and elevation that clearly indicate stairs, landings and how the enclosure will affect the right-of-way.","The Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance request to enclose the front porch at 73 Inland Street to April 28 after finding submitted drawings and permit evidence incomplete and asking the applicant to coordinate with the Department of Planning and Development and the building department.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Zoning Board actions from April 14, 2025

Zoning board approves variance to redraw lot lines at 133 Clark Road with conditions

Zoning board continues hearing on 73 Inland Street porch enclosure to April 28